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Deuteronomy 23:5

Deuteronomy 23:5
Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Nevertheless, the Lord thy God would not hearken unto Balaam,.... To his solicitations, and the methods he took to…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 23:3-5

This law forbids only the naturalization of those against whom it is directed. It does not forbid their dwelling in the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 23:1-8

Interpreters are not agreed what is here meant by entering into the congregation of the Lord, which is here forbidden to…